#116Global
provisional 2026 rating
★ Currently qualifies as Kinda Decent in the Kinda Decent Index 2026.
A standout in Barcelona, judged against the size of its scene, not just the size of the city. See the full class →
This live rating may change until the incorporated world’s 50 best bars 2026 results and remaining accepted 2026 inputs are locked in a reviewed, committed snapshot and the edition is frozen.
Boadas is a small triangular bar just off La Rambla, opened by Miguel Boadas in 1933. The Art Deco room focuses on timeless, spirit-forward classics rather than modern cocktail theatre.
Description source · Checked 2026-09-09
Plan Your Visit
Carrer dels Tallers, 1, Barcelona 08001, SpainEl Raval / Catalunya
- Style
- Historic Art Deco classic-cocktail barChecked 2026-09-09 · Source
- Menu
- The owner publishes a Carta route with exotic recipes, disco-era drinks, Boadas classics, and vintage cocktails; it does not expose a readable itemized list.Checked 2026-09-30 · Source
Hours and menus can change. Check the venue’s latest details before visiting.
The score & its evidence
Seven signals. One score.
48.7 / 100
The composite combines the seven weighted signals and the published adjustments. The chart shows each signal before weighting.
Read the full calculation- Guest ratings
- 66.5
- World's 50 Best
- 49.0
- Top 500 Bars
- 73.3
- Spirited Awards
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Regional Recognition
- 53.1
- Serious press
- 30.3
- Social Vibes
- 50.4
Weights: Guest ratings 23% · World's 50 Best 12% · Top 500 Bars 10% · Spirited 12% · Regional Recognition 18% · Press 10% · Social Vibes 15%
Missing evidence, confirmed none and evidence outside a scoring window each contribute zero. We do not redistribute their fixed weight to other signals.
Social Vibes
Score read updated:
Sentiment score
72/ 100
Score context
Historic 1933 Cuban-style cocktail bar off La Rambla, praised for classic daiquiris, martinis and tuxedoed bartenders in a time-capsule room. Regulars and visitors love the throw technique and old-world charm; some note the tiny space, tourist footfall and post-Sips ownership changes.
Guest score details
What guests like
- classic daiquiris and martinis
- tuxedo bartenders and throw technique
- old-world wood-panelled room
- friendly knowledgeable staff
What to know
- very small and can feel packed
- touristy location off Ramblas
- no modern mixology
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Review & discussion links
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Crowd signal
Google 4.3★ across 2,363 reviews.
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Awards
Results from the three global systems scored separately in our formula.
Regional Recognition
Regional and national lists, local awards and bartender peer picks considered for this room's Regional Recognition score. The strongest result from each program and year scores; assessed guides use the latest accepted dated status once.